Saturday, August 20, 2011

Fondant Review

Cake makers are always asking me questions about which fondant I use for what purpose.  I put together this little overview table that shows exactly how I personally use which fondant brands.  I included categories like taste, value, where I personally shop, and how well the color lifts (for example, FondX white will never lift to more than just a soft pastel).

This is not intended to sway anyone; I’m just sharing my personal preferences for those who have asked.  I value your opinion and feedback, so please leave a comment or ask a question!
(Click to enlarge chart)

Oven's on - I'll be back soon!

~ Peggy

4 comments:

  1. Hello- I am new to your site and think this a great site with a wealth of information. A friend of mine pointed me here. I am new to cake decorating and I was wondering what you meant by "color lifting" on your chart. So far I have only used Wilton and Satin Ice for my cakes. Obviously I prefer the Satin Ice but I am always on the look out to try different kinds.
    Thanks for all your ideas and information.

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  2. Hey Jennifer, thanks for your Q. Lifting is the term for how well the fondant takes color. White Wilton brand fondant will lift "Rose" into a hot, bright pink, but FondX brand fondant, no matter how much color you add, will never lift to anything more than a soft pastel. It can be quite frustrating if you're trying to get purple, and a jar of color later, you barely have lavender! Hope this helps. ~ Peggy

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  3. Peggy - Thanks so much for answering my question. I guess if I have a white cake I want to make next I will try the FondX and see how that one tastes compared to Satin Ice.

    I do find myself buying the already colored fondant to cover the cakes to save myself coloring time :)

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  4. Peggy just wanted to let you know that I found FondX for $9 for 2 pounds. I know you said you usually get it from Global Sugar Art but thought maybe this can save you some money
    http://shop.sweetwise.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=fondx

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